1970 holden torana lc gtr xu-1 4 sp manual 2d sedan

OFFER INVITED OVER $230,000

More photos upon request

The 1970 LC Torana GTR XU-1 was developed to take on larger V8 competitors in Australian motorsport, notably the Ford Falcon GT-HO. The LC XU-1 successfully replaced the V8 Monaro GTS 350 as Holden's frontline race car, proving to be a strong performer in various events. On 4th October 1970 at Bathurst Don Holland managed a 3rd outright finish and 1st in Class C, demonstrating the car's potential against much larger opponents. Furthermore, the Holden LC Torana GTR XU-1 revolutionized Australian rallying by replacing the heavy V8 Monaro with a light, agile, and rugged 186ci six-cylinder package. It immediately became a "giant killer," dominating with a power-to-weight advantage and exceptional handling, leading to four consecutive Australian Rally Championships and iconic wins, including the 1971 Southern Cross Rally.

For sale is a genuine well known matching numbers 8/1970 Yellow Dolly LC GTR XU-1 making this example a Bathurst homologated XU-1, packed with original bathurst performance. Spending all its life in Sydney and maintains its original engine paired with original Opel 4 speed gearbox and Banjo limited slip differential. It’s all there, including 3100X engine block, XU-1 head, headers, Opel gearbox, Banjo LSD, bosch starter motor, alternator, radiator fan, triple carburettors, brake booster, distributor, rat trap, seatbelts and interior plus more, It's all original.

Respected Holden historian Norm Darwin wanted a XU-1 on the front cover of his Torana Tough book and it had to be 100% original. When he saw the XU-1 at the 2010 All Holden Day he knew he found his car and lucky for Norm he got the colour he wanted. These zippy Bathurst bullets are so rare only 1397 LC GTR XU-1s were made. Many were destroyed during racing and having fun that only a few remain today.

Delivered to Norman Booth Dee Why in September 1970 it was first sold to Michael D in Avalon NSW . He drove it till 1976 and stored it for 10 years before selling it to Sean P in 1986 with only 29,000 miles on the odometer. Sean P only clocked about another 3000 miles before selling it in 2020. When Sean P bought the car there was a disagreement over an extra $20 for the log books on top of the car's purchase price. The original owner told him to come back when he had the extra $20 and he'd give him all the paperwork on the car. Sean P never went back because in those days travelling from the western suburbs of Sydney to Avalon was thought of as a million miles away.

The XU-1 was in need of some restoration to the exterior paintwork that had weathered from being in storage. The exterior and engine bay was resprayed along with paint protection to the undercarriage in 2009. The interior is factory original.

This XU-1 with low mileage is the real deal maintaining its original performance XU-1 head, triple Stromberg CD 150 carburettors, two cast iron heads and livery. It also has the dealer fitted insect mesh on the radiator and the first dealership sticker on the back window. Only recently the original GMH rear suspension bushes were replaced to keep it roadworthy. The bushes along with the factory distributor, wiper motor and bumper bars will come with the sale. The Yellow Dolly is illustrated on pages 69,78,79,80 and 81 in Norm Darwin's Torana Tough book (History Holden Torana 1967-1980) and photos of compliance plates on pages 271, 273 and 274.

All three compliance plates are factory fixed and have never been removed from the car and all belong to the body number. The engine sounds great and the Opel gearbox and shifter was recently overhauled, the whole driveline feels solid and the car drives well. Its performance will not disappoint.

This is a unique XU-1 that ticks all the boxes for a serious enthusiast. Comes with the GMH numbered key and spare key.

Currently on non-transferable club registration.

Video of engine running and walk around car, please click on link below

LC GTRXU-1 Yellow Dolly Walk around Click here